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Nothing standard about it
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 07/09/2018
» Having worked as the assistant of hospitality for trailblazer Barry Sternlicht when the Starwood empire was just getting launched, Amar Lalvani was right at the birth of the whole "cool lifestyle hotel" movement as it came into fruition 20 years ago. "I was there since the beginning and I loved it," the California-born hotelier recalls. "I didn't seek it, but when I saw it, it encapsulated everything I liked to do so I just stuck with it."
Concerned citizen of the world arrives from Westeros
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 14/10/2017
» The Nikolaj Coster-Waldau on television screens and the one in real life share a striking similarity -- both are adamant in their wills to fight off the White Walkers.
whipping up a storm
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 16/06/2015
» Why anyone would want to live in Westeros sounds insane (and morbid), but to those that fantasise about it, Jessica Henwick suggests that Dorne is probably the best city to do so.
Art in the balance
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 24/10/2013
» There are no more than three dancers on the stage and even that feels a bit of a clutter for the On The Tightrope's director and choreographer Jitti Chompee.
Glimmer of Hope
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 18/10/2013
» Setting out to be Southeast Asia's largest showcase of the world's finest jewellery and gems fair, the Singapore Jewellery and Gem Fair is the sister _ but hardly the complement _ to the world's ultimate and most established fine jewellery event: the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, which is held in September and organised by UBM. Making its debut appearance at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre from Oct 12-15, the fair has established itself as an exemplary contender likely to emerge as the next top ruler of Asean's fine jewellery exhibition.
Where tea & History entwine
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 06/08/2013
» Even nine cups of tea a day is still considered a bit much for the typical Brit, but any less would make it an "unsatisfactory tea-drinking day" for Stephen Twining. For the 10th generation descendant of a centuries-old business family, Twinings of London, which has taken part in solidifying tea as a cultural icon of the English, a day gone by without a cuppa leaves him a tad queasy.
Style straight from the oven
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 21/06/2013
» Finding accessories that suit a man's particular taste can be quite a challenge _ which is exactly why Titat "Pete" Kuantrakul decided to start making his own bow ties and shirt buttons. It was supposed to be a pet project to sate his own needs, but eventually evolved into an online business, Tabbed Boutique. The boutique's philosophy is in line with and but a mere reflection of the way Pete dresses, which he describes as: "Simple and polished but with one eye-catching or playful decoy."
Siam center goes fourth
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 11/01/2013
» It's not easy to be the first, not in the retail business. And against ambitions of regional magnitude from CentralWorld and Siam Paragon, Siam Center _ the first speciality shopping centre in the prime area of Pathumwan-Ratchaprasong _ has been struggling with a few renovations and rebranding to keep its long-cherished "cool".
Ethereal but eminently wearable
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 28/09/2012
» Later today Adler Joailliers will be unveiling some of its most stunning creations at the very first exhibition it has ever held in Thailand. The firm of jewellers is here at the invitation of Patcharavipa 'Pat' Bodiratanangkura, granddaughter of Thanpuying Lursakdi Sampatisiri of Swissotel Nai Lert Park fame.